ANCIENT THEMES, Roman Republican. Fabricius and Pyrrhus / Pyrrhus Receives Word from Fabricius of the Plot Against Him. AR Medal (32mm, 9.92 g, 6h). By Jean Dassier & sons, 1740-1750.

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ANCIENT THEMES, Roman Republican. Fabricius and Pyrrhus / Pyrrhus Receives Word from Fabricius of the Plot Against Him. AR Medal (32mm, 9.92 g, 6h). By Jean Dassier & sons, 1740-1750. Fabricius and Pyrrhus (“Selflessness of Fabricius”): Pyrrus offers Fabricius a vase and chest full of riches; dated year 472 (282 BC) in exergue / Pyrrus Receives Word from Fabricius of the Plot Against Him (“Good Faith of Fabricius”): Pyrrus standing with guards before a tent, receives Fabricius’ letter from a messenger; dated year 474 (280 BC) in exergue. Eisler 20a; Catenacci pp. 42-3. Attractive cabinet toning. Near EF.

From the Crown Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 12 August 2020 at 13:03:00 ET.

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